Section 12 of SMA : Section 12: Place And Form Of Solemnization

(1) The marriage may be solemnized at the office of the Marriage Officer, or at such other place within a reasonable distance therefrom as the parties may desire, and upon such conditions and the payment of such additional fees as may be prescribed. (2) The marriage may be solemnized in any form which the parties may choose to adopt: Provided that it s...

(1) You can have your wedding at the office of the person in charge of marriages, or somewhere close by i...

Imagine a couple, Rita and Arjun, who come from different cultural backgrounds and want to get married under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. They approach the local Marriage Officer to schedule their marriage ceremony. According to Section 12(1), they have the option t...